Students rotate through Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP), including surgical pathology, cytology, autopsy, transfusion medicine, and hematopathology. Subspecialty AP rotations (e.g., pediatric, GYN, GU, GI, pulmonary, molecular, neuropathology, forensics) and CP rotations (clinical chemistry, microbiology, coagulation, molecular) may be requested based on student interest. Hospital assignments are made accordingly. The rotation is intended for students interested in clinical medicine, particularly pathology.

Grading Basis: Medical School HP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This Pathology elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Offered 4 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The student will rotate with a Pathology faculty member or in their lab to participate in ongoing research which is relevant to his or her clinical or long-term academic interests. The student must also receive approval from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 24.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This Pathology research elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Offered 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.

Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP

Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 10.